How old is Laura Marling and what are some of the Brit Awards 2018 nominee’s hit songs?

At the height of her success, Laura Marling quit music and became a yoga instructor – now she's back to take over 2018

By Joe Brophy

21st February 2018, 7:50 pm

Updated: 21st February 2018, 7:52 pm

A DECADE on from the release of her first album at just 18 years of age, Laura Marling has grown to become one of the UK's brightest stars in music.

Here's everything you need to know about the singer and what songs you might recognise from her...

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The folk singer has already been nominated for the Mercury Prize three times

Who is Laura Marling?

Laura Beatrice Marling is a 28-year-old British folk-singer-songwriter from Eversley, Hampshire.

In addition to her vocal skills, Laura is also proficient at playing a variety of instruments including the guitar, bass, piano and the ukulele.

So far, Laura has released six albums with her debut, second and fourth albums all going on to be nominated for the Mercury Prize in 2008, 2010 and 2013 respectively.

The star is currently single but was in several high-profile relationships with Noah and the Whale singer Charlie Fink before going on to date Marcus Mumford of Mumford and Sons and most recently actor Matthew Horne.

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Laura has already been in several high-profile relationships including with Marcus Mumford

What are the Brit Awards 2018 nominee's hit songs?

Laura's single 'Rambling Man', from her second album 'I Speak Because I Can' was nominated for Best Original Song at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.

Laura is also featured heavily in the soundtrack for BBC's hit-drama Peaky Blinders with three songs included in the score for the fourth season including a cover of Nick Cave's 'Red Right Hand' as well as one of her own originals.

What has Laura been nominated for at the Brit Awards 2018?

For this year's Brit Awards, Laura has been nominated in the category for Best British Female Solo Artist.

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When is the Brit Awards 2018?

The BRIT Awards organisers revealed on Twitter that the 2018 show is going to be held on February 21.

The show will once again return to the O2 London for the eighth year in a row.

During the legendary ceremony, it will be revealed which bands or artist have got their hands on the coveted BRIT Awards trophies in the various categories including British Single, British Breakthrough and MasterCard British Album of the Year.